Match Analysis

Pakistan reward Arthur for keeping the faith

Trying to predict what happens next is a dangerous business, but the signs are that coach and captain are forging a strong relationship

18-Jun-2017•George Dobell at The Oval

Fly, Pakistan, fly

This was one of the greatest comebacks in the history of cricket - against the best the world had, in four straight knockout games

18-Jun-2017•Jarrod Kimber at The Oval

Live analysis - India v Pakistan

18-Jun-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Tactics Board: Where the final could be won and lost

Barely two weeks since their defeat to India in the group stage, Pakistan are a transformed side. We look at what it would take for them to upstage the defending champions

16-Jun-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

India thrive on boring but effective template

Barring the Sri Lanka game, a set method has resulted in success so far, and proceedings in the semi-final weren't too different

15-Jun-2017•Nagraj Gollapudi in Edgbaston

Bangladesh's shaky batting edifice strains under pressure

Bangladesh's batting rests on four players - Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah - but in the absence of performances on other players, the pressure on them has been immense

15-Jun-2017•George Dobell At Edgbaston

Where was England's Plan B?

Amid the euphoria of their post-World Cup ODI revival, England showed fallibility in pressure matches and in less-than-perfect batting conditions. These very failings led to their undoing in a global semi-final on a tricky, used pitch in Cardiff

14-Jun-2017•Andrew McGlashan in Cardiff

When unfancied Davids sent mighty Goliaths packing

The lowest-ranked team beating the tournament favourites. Where does Pakistan's win over England rank among the big knockout upsets in ICC ODI tournaments?

14-Jun-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Tactics Board: How Bangladesh can beat India

Bangladesh have not beaten India in a global tournament since that famous win in 2007. We take a look at how they could halt India's run

14-Jun-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

SL let it slip despite Malinga's best efforts

Three glaring dropped catches off the bowling of Lasith Malinga were pivotal as Sri Lanka's "pathetic" fielding cost them a semi-final place

12-Jun-2017•Andrew McGlashan in Cardiff

Panicstan embrace the chaos

Just as Pakistan and their fans seemed about to dissolve into a nerve-induced puddle, Sri Lanka decided to outdo them

12-Jun-2017•Jarrod Kimber in Cardiff

Where the game can be won and lost for Pakistan and Sri Lanka

As two of ODI cricket's most mercurial sides prepare to face off in a knockout clash, we go back to the tactics board

12-Jun-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

A tale of familiar failings from South Africa

South Africa faced a must-win against India and in a tale oh-so-familiar, their performances were left wanting. What was the reason this time?

11-Jun-2017•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Where the game could be won and lost for India and South Africa

As South Africa take on India in a virtual quarter-final in the Champions Trophy, we take a look at where the game could be won and lost for both sides

10-Jun-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

New Zealand still trying to fill the shoes of 2015 World Cup heroes

Halfway between World Cups, New Zealand remain in search of an XI that shores up holes left by 2015 linchpins Brendon McCullum, Daniel Vettori and Grant Elliott

09-Jun-2017•Andrew McGlashan in Cardiff

Experienced India attack crumbles in face of SL onslaught

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja all have a wealth of experience in pressure situations, but they had no answer for Sri Lankan aggression at The Oval

08-Jun-2017•Nagraj Gollapudi at The Oval

India's winning rhythm disrupted by young <i>papare</i> batting beat

Sri Lanka have struggled badly since the 2015 World Cup, mainly due to the retirements of three batting legends. But two young dynamos pointed to a light at the end of the tunnel in a win over India

08-Jun-2017•Alan Gardner at The Oval

Does Dhawan raise his game for ICC tournaments?

The numbers seem to say so, but as always, there is more to it than meets the eye

08-Jun-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Pakistan bounce back with commitment, belief and desire

It wasn't a perfect performance but it came against the No. 1 ODI team. And it did provide a reminder that, for all their frailty with the bat, they have a potent bowling attack that can win them games

08-Jun-2017•George Dobell at Edgbaston

Pakistan's players must buy into the team culture

Pakistan will need every player to throw themselves into their fielding; every player to commit to a more positive approach with the bat; every player to remember they're playing a team game

06-Jun-2017•George Dobell in Birmingham

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